Hiring company: Takeda
Are you looking for a patient-focused company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as a Research Investigator / Senior Research Associate, Platform and Product Design, Oncology Cell Therapy Innovation in our Cambridge office.
At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
POSITION OBJECTIVES:
This Research Investigator / Senior Research Associate position will play an important role in developing the cellular therapy platforms such as primary GDT cells or iPSC derived immune cells. Independently, or with minimal supervision, plans and executes process, characterization to deliver data for cell therapy discovery platforms and target selection. Prepares study protocols, reports, technology transfer documentation, and regulatory documents for various studies. Presents study results at team or department meetings, to external partners or at conferences.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Works with departmental and/or cross functional peers to execute on assignments, under limited supervision.
Owns responsibility for technical aspects of a project
Prepares complex experimental protocols.
Contributes significantly to project work which may include multiple projects within functional area.
Reviews, interprets and communicates data internally (e.g., to supervisor, project teams) and prepares technical reports.
Proposes and implements resolutions to technical problems/issues
Designs experiments/unit operations independently including follow up experiments as necessary.
Assists with the development of project strategy and communicates complex data/decisions within department and cross functionally as necessary
Serves as a technical resource for junior staff and leverages expertise in laboratory technology as a functional resource/trainer.
Coordinates within departmental as well as cross functionally with peers on project work
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Education and Experience:
To Be Considered for the Research Investigator Level:
Bachelors degree in Immunology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering or related pharmaceutical science ; 5+ years relevant industry experience
Masters degree in Immunology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 3+ years relevant industry experience,
Previous experience working in lab setting
To Be Considered for the Senior Research Associate Level:
Bachelors degree in Immunology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 2+ years relevant industry experience
Masters degree in Immunology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 0+ years relevant industry experience
Previous experience working in lab setting
LINE FUNCTION SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in developing cell therapy products (CAR-T, CAR-GDT, CAR-NK or iPSC derived cells) , or experience in developing and executing cellular characterization assays, including flow cytometry-based, and multiplexed luminescent readouts
Expert in T-cell/NK cell/GDT cells and/or other immune cell biology and assay development
In-depth experience in principles and practices of cell biology methodologies, cellular immunology or stem cell biology (e.g., induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)), including cell culture, viral transduction (retroviral or lentiviral), development and execution of functional in vitro and preclinical methods relevant for various types of immune cells or stem cells.
Understanding of viral transduction principles and processes is strongly preferred
Previous exposure to cell therapy or biological products, or participation in technical transfer of clinical processes to a CMO, or tech transfer of product release & characterization or clinical assays to a CRO, or other third party is a plus
Knowledge and Skills:
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills - Able to troubleshoot critical issues or problems and determine causes and possible solutions using appropriate information
Teamwork – Ability to work well in a highly cross-functional team environment
Communication Able to expresses one’s self clearly and concisely within team; documents issues and/or concerns concisely with colleagues ; timely and effectively communicates issues to supervisor; technical writing skills to support contributing to internal technical documents
Organization – Exercises good time management and prioritization skills and is able to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledge Sharing - Ability to capture organizational knowledge; improve solutions, processes, and deliverables through use of information; improve information capital by contributing experience, theories, deliverables, and models for others to use
Technical - Advanced proficiency in use of applicable lab equipment and operations
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
May require approximately 5% travel.
WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Tuition reimbursement
Company match of charitable contributions
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
Community Outreach Programs
Updated Takeda U.S. Vaccine Requirement:
Absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US office-based and lab-based Takeda employees who work fully on-site or in a hybrid model (as determined by Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at a Takeda site or to engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on behalf of Takeda. As of the same date, absent an approved religious or medical reason, US field-based employees, employees must be fully vaccinated in order to continue in their current roles. US employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to different guidelines. Candidates are encouraged to speak with their recruiter to seek further information on the applicable guidelines for the Business Unit/Function for which they have applied.
This job posting exclude Colorado applicants.
WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Tuition reimbursement
Company match of charitable contributions
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
Community Outreach Programs
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EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.